Over the past 25 years, the United Nations and its agencies have realized the gender-gap in science; however, the advancement of women and girls in science has not only stalled, but the international community is seeing a recidivist slide backwards. The question to be asked is "Why?" Why have there been so few female scientists chosen to speak at high-level events, or selected to take part in international decision-making bodies, or to deal with policy formulation? READ MORE >>

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Vijnana Bharati, ARSD College, University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - India are organizing series of events and lectures dedicated to role of women and girls in sciences. A month long programme is scheduled which includes a conference on the theme of women for science-science for women, a two-day health camp in four colleges of Delhi University for analysing the Vitamin-D levels in young women & girls, and celebration of International Day of Women. For Further Information Click here >>

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai - India organizes an annual event, Science at the Sabha. The main program consists of four talks on science addressed to the general public by eminent working scientists. Further IMSc is partnering with The Life of Science to feature 13 Indian Women in Science. The exhibition will be displayed in the foyer of the venue for Science at the Sabha, The Music Academy, from 2pm - 8pm on 11th February 2018. For Further Information Click here >>

Universidad Europea de Madrid named the science laboratories after women scientists, with a video campaign prepared by young women engineers explaining the story of these scientists. For Further Information Click here >>

On the occasion of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Immaginario Scientifico Science Centre in Trieste of Italy is organizing different activities that will be run by a women-only staff. For Further Information Click here >>

In commemorating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Leiden University of the Netherlands is organizing a Public Event on Sunday 11 February 2018. All are invited. For Further Information Click here >>

The Czech Technical University in Prague is organizing a Particle Physics Masterclasses for Girls on occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Particle physics is one of the most important emerging fields in science. Duringa Masterclass, high-school students get the chance to explore this field of cutting edge physics: They can work with recent data from experiments at CERN´s Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, under the supervision of physicists. Most activities during the Masterclass are led by female scientists to show that physics is a field where women are part of the community and to encourage girls to undertake a job in scientific research. Within a scientific program, also a dedicated discussion how to overcome possible obstacles that women might face during a scientific carrier takes place. For Further Information Click here >>

On occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Spanish Center for Energy, Environment and Technology (CIEMAT) is organizing different events at its Madrid headquarters. For Further Information Click here >>

Through February 2018, members of the Environment Agency of United Kingdom are highlighting the contribution made by female scientists nationwide, as part of International Women in and Girls in Science. The event aims to: celebrate the Agency’s women scientists, describe what it means to be a scientist and the variety of career pathways, and promote science as a career to women, both within and outside the Environment Agency. For Further Information Click here >>

The Society of Taiwan Women in Science and Technology is promoting the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, through forming an alliance of Taiwan girls senior high schools' principles. Activities aim to emphasize that women and girls can devote and contribute in science. For Further Information, Click here >>

HRH Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite Promoting International Day of Women & Girls in Science on CNBC TV. Read more >>

UN Radio Celebrates the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Interview with Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite. Read more >>

The Power of Mentorship, a video titles "Creating Space for Everyone in Science” by Intize, Sweden. Watch video >>

Talya Ozdemir, Girls 4 Girls in Science Spokesperson, is selected by Turkish Public Survey as one of the most 30 influential females in Turkey.

“Equality and Parity in Science for Peace and Development”8 - 9 February 2018ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters - New York City